# Countdown vs iBlink.app

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iBlink.app at none against Countdown's 6. iBlink.app also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Countdown's advantage is ratings volume (24K vs 2). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Countdown sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. iBlink.app asks for nothing beyond the download.

iBlink.app holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown has 24K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Countdown ships an update weekly, iBlink.app every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Countdown | iBlink.app |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-event-countdown/id983258067/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iblinkapp/id6792386455/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 80.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 202 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ROOT38 LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1206411222) | [Merwan Abdelmajeed](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789973853) |

## What reviewers say

### Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-event-countdown/id983258067)

Easily track important upcoming dates with a beautiful, simple countdown and calendar app. Visualize your events with customizable widgets, live lock screen updates, and shareable videos. Organize your life and never miss a moment.

**Highlights:** Unlimited event countdowns, Live countdown widgets, Lock screen and Dynamic Island integration, Customizable icons and colors, Shareable event videos, Calendar view

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium 3 Months | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly (50% Off) | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable colors and icons
- 🕰️ Helpful for tracking upcoming events
- 💻 Works well on multiple devices
- 🧠 Assists with time management and organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 💸 Aggressive promotion of premium version
- 🔔 Lack of customizable notifications
- 🗓️ Missing calendar view and repeat event options
- 🐛 Issues with past event tracking and data loss after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Premium subscription issues after updates
- Inconsistent font sizing and layout
- Countdown accuracy problems for distant events

**Requested features**

- Calendar view integration
- Repeat/recurring event options
- More customization for notifications
- Ability to view past event details
- Improved handling of long-term countdowns


### iBlink.app

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iblinkapp/id6792386455)

Easily save and organize all your important addresses in one place. Access them quickly with search, filters, and shortcuts, then navigate directly to them in Google Maps. Share locations and export your list for backup.

**Highlights:** Save and organize important addresses, Search and filter saved locations, Customizable categories, Quick-tap shortcuts for recent addresses, Direct navigation in Google Maps, Share addresses with others, Export address list

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Countdown free?

Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iBlink.app free?

iBlink.app is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Countdown or iBlink.app?

iBlink.app is rated higher. Countdown averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while iBlink.app averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Countdown or iBlink.app have ads?

Countdown shows ads; iBlink.app does not.

### Which is updated more often, Countdown or iBlink.app?

Countdown ships an update weekly, and iBlink.app every 10 days. Most recently, Countdown was updated on November 3, 2026 and iBlink.app on October 29, 2026.

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